Scarce Henry H. Remmey, Philadelphia, PA Three-Gallon Stoneware Water Cooler w/ Elaborate Cobalt Floral Decoration
July 19, 2014 Stoneware Auction
Lot #: 238
Price Realized: $3,220.00
($2,800 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 5 years old, and the American ceramics market frequently changes. Additionally, small nuances of color, condition, shape, etc. can mean huge differences in price. Please Contact Us for a Current, Accurate assessment of your items.
Auction Highlight: July 19, 2014 Auction | Philadelphia Stoneware | Remmey Pottery
Scarce Three-Gallon Stoneware Water Cooler with Elaborate Cobalt Floral Decoration, attributed to Henry H. Remmey, Philadelphia, PA, circa 1835, cylindrical cooler with tapered shoulder, squared rim, circular bunghole, and applied lug handles. Front of cooler profusely-decorated with an unusual design of two flowering vines extending from handle to handle, both across the shoulder and curving downward towards the bunghole. Vines surround a central flower. Reverse with a small flowering vine extending across the shoulder. Brushed cobalt around bunghole. Handles with cobalt-highlighted terminals and a wavy cobalt line underneath. Excellent condition with a few small rim chips. H 16 3/4".
Click images to enlarge.
(Our next auction takes place October 26, 2019.)
Remmey, Philadelphia, Stoneware Pitcher w/ Coggled Designs
Exceptional R. Peet / Pittsburgh Stoneware Advertising Jar w/ Large Freehand Birds
Remmey, Philadelphia, Stoneware Pitcher with Floral Decoration
Fine H.C. SMITH / ALEXA / D.C. (Alexandria) Stoneware Jar
Remmey, Philadelphia Stoneware Bank
B.C. MILBURN / ALEXA (Alexandria, VA) Stoneware Jar
Important Monumental B.B. CRAIG / VALE, N.C. Stoneware Face Jug
Unusual att. Henry Remmey, Philadelphia Stoneware Jar w/ Brushed Tree Decoration
